I love carry permits, but I do agree that the 'training' is FAR weaker than what is needed. And most of the training involves answering Qs involving "So is it legal to shoot him if THIS happens? What about if THIS happens?"
The old folks just itching for some trigger time. Nothing about safety, backdrops, protecting your organs, the danger of it all. No, it's just 'how can i shoot someone and get away with it" like there's 40 zimmermans in the class.